KQED Hosts The World Premiere of PBS Film “Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft”

The three other films in the series are “James Beard: America’s First Foodie”, “Alice Waters and Her Delicious Revolution” and “Julia! America’s Favorite Chef.”

The episode “Jacques Pepin: The Art of Craft” tells the story of a young immigrant who quickly made his mark on American and international cooking. Pepin was a personal chef to three French presidents, including Charles DeGaulle. In America, he became an important part of Howard Johnson’s restaurants, bringing to popular food “a commitment to great taste, craftsmanship and technique.”

The premiere will feature director Peter Stein and will moderated by Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author and host of KQED’s podcast Exactly